Limits supplemental benefits for public employee leave while on paid family medical leave in Washington.

The bill adds a new section to Washington's Revised Code to allow state and local employees to use accrued paid leave as a supplemental benefit while on approved paid family and medical leave. It ensures the total benefits do not exceed the employee's salary or average hourly rate. Supplemental benefits cannot be included in weekly claims submitted to the employment security department. This act will take effect on July 1, 2027.

Limits supplemental benefits for public employee leave while on paid family medical leave in Washington.

The bill adds a new section to Washington's Revised Code to allow state and local employees to use accrued paid leave as a supplemental benefit while on approved paid family and medical leave. It ensures the total benefits do not exceed the employee's salary or average hourly rate. Supplemental benefits cannot be included in weekly claims submitted to the employment security department. This act will take effect on July 1, 2027.